Adramelech

/ˌædrəˈmeɪlɛk/ noun

Definition

A deity or demon mentioned in ancient Jewish and Christian texts, associated with the Assyrian god Adar.

Etymology

From Hebrew/Aramaic sources, possibly from Assyrian 'Adar-malik' meaning 'King Adar' or 'mighty king.' The name appears in biblical texts as a foreign god worshipped by certain peoples.

Kelly Says

Adramelech shows up in the Bible as a god that people in Sepharvaim worshipped, and scholars debate whether it was actually a sun god, a demon, or something completely different—a perfect example of how ancient religious texts preserve names we can only partly understand.

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